Ferrata.lt – a travel diary about via ferratas, mountain hikes and outdoor adventures. Here you’ll find personal route descriptions, practical tips and travel stories.
Via ferrata Averau: beginner friendly route in Dolomites
Looking for an incredible Dolomites experience without the extreme effort? Via Ferrata Averau is a short, beginner-friendly route that leads to a stunning 2,649-meter summit right next to the famous Cinque Torri. Recently updated with separate climbing and descent lines to avoid crowds, this route features fun ladders and rock sections that are perfect for beginners and families alike. Read on for the full guide on where to stay, how to get there, and how to combine it with nearby trails for the perfect day in the mountains.
Via ferrata degli Alpini al col dei Bos in the Italian Dolomites
Via ferrata degli Alpini al col dei Bos offers the ultimate Dolomites experience. Discover the perfect blend of vertical climbing, World War I history, and breathtaking 360-degree views, complete with a route extension to the world’s highest sauna at Rifugio Lagazuoi.
Via Ferrata du Parc Thermal: Epic Adventure in French Alps
The Via Ferrata du Parc Thermal takes you deep into a gorge. Located in the heart of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, this Extremely Difficult Grade E route is a vertical playground of iron ladders, high-exposure traverses, and a 45-meter hanging bridge. Whether you’re testing your arm strength on the 90-degree walls or balancing over a thundering waterfall, this is the ultimate Alpine adrenaline rush – perfectly followed by a soak in the town’s famous thermal springs.
Climbing Triglav in One Day: Epic Itinerary, Timing and Gear
“You aren’t a true Slovenian until you’ve stood on Triglav.” Rising to 2864m, this peak isn’t just a mountain – it’s the heart of national identity. While most hikers split the 22km journey into two days, I took on the challenge of a single-day ascent via the Krma Valley. From a 4:30 AM start under the stars to the exposed ridge of Mali Triglav, here is the full itinerary on climbing the roof of the Julian Alps – including the most beautiful glamping basecamp in Mojstrana.
Via Ferrata Vallon: Guide to the Majestic Piz Boè
Tired of the tourist crowds on Piz Boè? The Via Ferrata Vallon is your secret side door to the summit. From a heart pounding suspension bridge over a waterfall to a lunar plateau where you can find 200 million year old sea fossils – this route is the ultimate way to earn your 3,152m view. If you want an “off the beaten track” adventure in the Sella Group, this is the itinerary for you.